USER INSTRUCTIONS OUTDOORS
Please read the following instructions and recommendations. Exercise CAUTION at all times for the safe en-
joyment of a chimenea. Please keep these instructions in a safe place so you can read them again from time to
time.
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ALWAYS FOLLOW THE USER INSTRUCTIONS Failure to do so may result in personal injury or fires
spreading to property. Please remember you are dealing with a real fire.
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PLACE your chimenea on a FLAT surface; you should NOT place it on a sloping surface where it might tip
over.
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This should be a NON-FLAMMABLE surface such as stone, gravel or bricks. Do not place on grass which
may turn brown. Do not place on wood which may turn brown or catch fire. DO NOT PLACE ON DECKING
which may turn brown or catch fire. You may protect wooden decking with a Gardeco FLOOR PROTECTOR
or use bricks or concrete slabs.
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DO NOT place your chimenea near bushes or plants or under trees; the heat will damage the leaves and is
a fire risk.
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DO NOT place your chimenea under an awning; it will burn or melt.
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DO NOT place your chimenea near garden furniture, especially made of fabric or woven plastic, which may
melt or catch fire. We recommend at least one metre minimum distance.
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DO NOT make a real fire
inside a conservatory, summer house or garden shed
using any fuel of any type
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Chimeneas burning wood,
coal or charcoal
and Bio-Ethanol Fuel
can only be used outside
, because fumes and gases from
the fire are poisonous and
dangerous to health. Carbon monoxide gas has no colour nor odour and is
deadly.
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DO NOT touch the chimenea when burning, the surface is hot and you will burn your fingers. Protect your
hands with a Gardeco FIRE GLOVE. We recommend that gloves are used at all times.
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DO NOT allow pets near the fire.
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DO NOT allow children especially small children to play or run around the fire. Use a Gardeco CHIMENEA
GUARD to prevent small children coming close to the fire.
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DO NOT over fuel the chimenea. If flames are coming out of the top of the chimenea, then the fire is too
large!
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DO NOT PANIC if fuel falls out of the chimenea or for any reason flames spread out from the fire,
simply extinguish spreading flames with earth, sand or water or use a Gardeco FIRE BLANKET to smother
the flames.
DO NOT throw water on a real fire other than in an extreme emergency.
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DO NOT use petrol, paraffin or fire lighters to start the fire (or as a fuel). The best method is balled
newspaper and dry kindling, such as Gardeco OCOTE sticks. The best fuel is wood or charcoal.
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NEVER LEAVE A BURNING CHIMENEA UNATTENDED Failure to do so may result in the fire spreading
out of control and damage or destruction of property. Please ensure the fire is completely out before
leaving the chimenea unattended.
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DO NOT attempt to move any real patio fire while the fire is burning.
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We advise against using a real patio fire when it is windy. Strong wind may tip over a chimenea which is a
fire risk. Wind may disperse burning material, which is a fire risk, particularly if the surroundings are
very dry.
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PLEASE be a good neighbour and be reasonable in the use of your patio fire, keep smoke and noise to a
minimum.
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